
Şahi Topu, designed by Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror when he was only 21 years old, was the largest and most powerful war cannon the world had ever seen at the time, created for the conquest of Istanbul centuries ago. Its name, Şahi, meaning "belonging to the sultan" or "the sultan's cannon," was not merely a weapon but also a marvel of engineering and technology. Its sole purpose was to level the legendary walls of Istanbul, which had withstood sieges for a thousand years.The Grand Dream of a You
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Muhammet Emin Göksu

Mehmed: Sultan of Conquests is a Turkish television series that premiered on TRT 1 on February 27, 2024, blending historical, fictional, action, drama, and adventure genres. Produced by Miray Yapım, the series chronicles the life of Fatih Sultan Mehmed, one of the most significant rulers of the Ottoman Empire. Directed by Şafak Bal and Yıldıray Yıldırım, and written by Ozan Bodur, Enes Şengönül, Cihan Bozkaya, Fatih Güler, and Yasin Usta, the series is also available on the Tabii platform. Starr
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Ayşe Hümeyra Akkanat
ShDuring the reign of Fatih Sultan Mehmet, the Şâhi cannons, which played a significant role in the military power of the Ottoman Empire, were large-caliber, typically bronze-cast bombard-type weapons used in 15th-century siege warfare. These cannons are particularly known for their impact in breaching the walls of Constantinople during its conquest and demonstrate the Ottoman mastery of artillery technology of the period.Historical Context and DevelopmentFatih Sultan Mehmet’s reign (1451–1481) wa
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The conquest of Istanbul is one of the greatest victories of Ottoman Sultan Fatih Sultan Mehmet, and this event has been remembered throughout history through various legends and debates. One of these is the claim that, after the Ottoman fleet suffered setbacks, its ships were transported overland to Istanbul—a notion that has persisted to the present day. This issue has been the subject of intense debate among historians and researchers.How Did the Debate Begin?According to documented and verif
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Muhammet Emin Göksu